Arcane Mage PvP Stat Priority, Gear, and Trinkets — 12.0.5

The stat priority for Arcane Mage in PvP is as follows.

1. Intellect
2. Haste
3. Versatility
4. Mastery
5. Critical Strike

Intellect is the best stat in all situations. Haste is the best secondary stat. This stat will reduce your global cooldown and the cast times of important spells like Polymorph, as well as overall damage spells. This is followed by Versatility, which will reduce the damage you take while also increasing the damage you deal. Finally, Mastery will be the next targeted stat as it will increase your damage.

In general, Arcane Mages want to get trinkets that line up well with Arcane Surge/ Touch of the Magi. These trinkets can have a passive or on-use effect. The stats you want to be increasing are Versatility and Haste. Please refer to our dedicated page for more information about Arcane Mages and your rotation in PvP.

Below, you will find our current BiS list.

• Head: Voidbreaker's Veil
• Neck: Thalassian Competitor's Amulet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Shoulders: Voidbreaker's Leyline Nexi
• Cloak: Galactic Gladiator's Drape
• Chest: Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Tunic - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Wrists: Galactic Gladiator's Silk Armbands
• Hands: Galactic Gladiator's Silk Gloves
• Waist: Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Sash - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Legs: Galactic Gladiator's Silk Leggings - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Feet: Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Treads - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Ring 1: Thalassian Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Ring 2: Thalassian Competitor's Signet - Crafted with Versatility & Haste
• Trinket 1: Galactic Gladiator's Medallion
• Trinket 2: Galactic Gladiator's Insignia of Alacrity
• 2H Weapon: Galactic Gladiator's Staff

Note: It is essential that you wear two PvP trinkets. This will give you a Stamina and stat boost that will in turn increase your survivability.

It is important to note that ALL tier sets are nerfed to 33% effectiveness in PvP. Although this nerf is significant, some tier sets are still important to acquire to maximize your chances to win. For Arcane Mages, this is your tier set:

• 2-set: Each Arcane Charge increases your critical strike change by 1%.
• 4-set: The critical strike damage of your Arcane spells is increased by 10%.

In general, it is not recommended to get 2-set, but do not get the 4-set for Arcane Mages

Embellishments are bonuses that can be put on crafted gear. These effects can have a drastic impact on the game. You are only allowed to have two Embellishments equipped at the same time. Here are the recommended Embellishments for Arcane Mage:

• Arcanoweave Lining. This Embellishment gives your spells and abilities a chance to empower you and an ally. This will increase you and your teammate's primary stat. Overall, this is will give you and your team the highest damage output.

Here are the best enchants for a Arcane Mage.

• Helmet: Enchant Helm - Empowered Blessing of Speed
• Shoulder: Enchant Shoulders - Akil'zon's Swiftness
• Chest: Enchant Chest - Mark of the Worldsoul
• Legs: Sunfire Silk Spellthread
• Boots: Enchant Boots - Farstrider's Hunt
• Rings: Enchant Ring - Silvermoon's Tenacity
• Weapon: Enchant Weapon - Acuity of the Ren'dorei

For gems, you should primarily be using Cognitive Heliotrope for the meta slot, and filling all other gem slots with Flawless Quick Lapis.